Caregivers

Caregiving can be one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs you'll ever have. We're here to offer information, support and care for your loved one so you have time to work or nurture your own well-being.

The Caregiver Resource Center

Feeling overwhelmed and in need of a single place to get local information about caregiving services and support?
Start Here.

The Living Rooms Adult Day Services

Looking for a safe place where your loved one can enjoy activities and social interaction while you have time to yourself?
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Developed by Legacy Health System as an educational course to provide family caregivers with tools to increase their self confidence and healthy behaviors, Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a national program providing caregivers with a wealth of  information  to: 

  • reduce personal stress, change negative self talk
  • communicate needs to others
  • deal with difficult emotions
  • cope with life challenges such as working through alternate housing options, safety issues and financial obligations.

Paula Falk, Director of Senior Friendship Centers Caregiver Resource Center in Sarasota and Nancy Hobson, Senior Program Director, Director of New Programming, are certified trainers for this highly interactive educational series, which is offered through the Caregiver Resource Centers in Sarasota and Venice. For more information including upcoming course schedules, click here. 

Caregiver Resources at Local Libraries

Pathways to Caregiver Engagement and the Caregiver Resource Centers are now extending services to caregivers at libraries in Sarasota County. A caregiver professional will provide valuable information to assist you in your caregiver role.

Sarasota
Gulf Gate Library
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Newtown: Goodwill Industries
1781 Dr. Martin Luther King Way, 
First & Third Monday of the Month, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 

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North Sarasota County Library
2801 Newtown Blvd
Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m.

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Venice
North Port Library
13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
1st & 3rd Friday of every month

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Supportive Services

Support Groups

Support Groups

Caregiving is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities most of face in a lifetime. Belonging to a support group can be a lifeline on this journey.

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Caregiver Resource Center

Caregiver Resource Center

Open to all Sarasota County caregivers without charge, Caregiver Resource Centers provide educational programs, compassionate support, and access to a wealth of information of special interest to anyone caring for a loved one.

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Friendship at Home

Friendship at Home

Friendship at Home matches caring volunteers with isolated seniors through Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visitor and Supportive Intevention programs. Volunteers are offered orientation. training and continuing education classes, before being paired with clients according to interests and schedules. Professional support is provided to answer volunteer questions.

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Adult Day Care Services

Adult Day Care Services

The Living Rooms Adult Day Services provide a safe environment for loved ones who are frail, or have Alzheimer's or other memory impairment. Your loved one can have fun, enjoy companionship and participate in programs and activities while you have time to care for yourself.

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Elder Helpline

Elder Helpline

Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | Call this number for information on home and community-based services through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida.  The Elder Helpline is your starting point to access federal or state funded programs and services offered through The Friendship Centers in the communities we serve. This nationwide network conducts preliminary interviews needed to connect people needing services to providers.

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Social Services & Case Management

Social Services & Case Management

Helping older adults live independently in their own homes for as long as possible is the focus of Senior Friendship Centers' Social Services and Case Management. Case Managers match service options available through programs funded at the State and Federal levels to help clients receive the care they need.

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